The Basic Writings of John Stuart Mill: On Liberty, the Subjection of Women and Utilitarianism (Modern Library Classics)

He's a great thinker and or course you will disagree with thoughts he presents but overall it's worth the read and time to get through the three essays. And nice to know prominent men back then went to bat for women. Unlike republican men like Perry oh my wife she misspoke she doesn't know what women's rights are especially abortion(yes I'm mocking but you can get the jist) he's right she's wrong Now John Staurt Mill had to give voice to his wife because of the time(1869) Perry saying his wife is wrong 2013.Whos come farther in their thinking?

Reading Mill at this particular moment in our history is to be reminded not only of the source of our most cherished ideals of liberty and political liberalism but also of the powerful logical and moral reasons supporting our idea of individual freedom and responsibility. Both the writing and the supporting arguments are models of clarity, intellectual modesty and common sense. What a sad contrast to the empty headed slaganeering of today's political and moral discourse.

I thought by my age now, 50+, this classic would be easier to understand.. welp, nope. This specific book is well presented, organized, and beautifully written but it's not an easy read and I'm not quite sure who would find this book very interesting.

This is a must read that has come down through history. A critical text for women.

Good books well worth your time

As one of the writers whose thinking shaped our country's notion of liberty, Mill's short book ought to be mandatory reading for any who seek to legislate their own creed into law.

This is an impressive collection of works that gives you a better understanding political, economic, and social mechanics from a previous generation that still holds true today.

Awesome!!!

Very poor paper quality according to the amount charged. JS Mill however can never be poor in his judgement. A philosopher par excellence.

Too complicated to understand well. Good concepts but not clear. Should use simple language in order to make his philosophy clear.